Wrexham Council looking for children from Armed Forces families for D-Day Anniversary Event

Wrexham Council is looking for children from Armed Forces families to take part in a special event to mark the 80th anniversary of the D Day Landings.

The Friends of Bellevue Park, in partnership with Wrexham Council, are marking the historic event on June 6 with a commemorative event.

This will include a service of remembrance at St Giles Parish Church, a march through the city centre and a wreath laying service at the NVA Memorial at Bodhyfryd.

The service will start at 12:30pm with the march from the church to Bodhyfryd commencing at 1:15pm.

Friends of Bellevue Park and Wrexham Council are now appealing for children from Armed Forces families to take part and hold one of the eighteen flags of the nations.

The Military Associations in Wrexham will parade with their Standards on this memorial to those that fought on the beaches of Normandy.

It is planned that an archway with the flags will be created as everyone leaves the church to join the parade.

Armed forces champion, Cllr Beverly Parry Jones said: “Wrexham has always had strong links with the Military, so it’s important for us to remember the sacrifices of the past, and also acknowledge the sacrifices of current serving Military personnel and their families.”

If you would like to get involved or know more, please email us at [email protected] .